ward

A minor under the age of 18, or a disabled person, over whom a court has assumed jurisdiction.

WCU

WCU is the abbreviation for Warrant Control Unit. This is the group of Springfield DHS staff who are responsible for processing reports of lost or stolen checks.

Wizard

A series of windows used for the step by step process of completing a VCM process.

zero grant

A cash case that receives only medical benefits (and possibly food stamps) under the cash case identification number.